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Cellphone Tower Catches Fire in North Minneapolis
A cellphone tower in North Minneapolis caught fire early Thursday morning, August 28, 2025, briefly raising concern in the surrounding neighborhood before firefighters brought the blaze under control.
Prosecutors Detail Years of Robberies, Burglaries, Fraud, and Abuse by Corey Cornell Hayes
Over the past several years, Corey Hayes has been tied to a series of armed robberies, burglaries, fraud schemes, and now domestic violence and stalking allegations that paint a portrait of escalating criminal conduct stretching nearly a decade.
Hours-long Standoff With Shots Fired at Police Ends with Suspect Deceased
A tense armed standoff in a quiet West St. Paul neighborhood ended Wednesday evening when a wanted man was fatally shot by law enforcement after exchanging gunfire with officers for several hours.
Man Accused of Stealing Over $7,000 in Trading Cards From Target
A 31-year-old man is facing felony theft charges after police say he attempted to steal thousands of dollars’ worth of trading cards from Target in Apple Valley earlier this month.
Tragic Shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis Leaves Two Children Dead, 17 Injured
A devastating mass shooting unfolded at Annunciation Catholic Church in the Southwest neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday morning, August 27, 2025, during a school-wide Mass attended by students and faculty of the affiliated Annunciation Catholic School.
Early Morning Monday Fire in Farmington Sends Two to Hospital, Family Dog Lost
An early morning fire in Farmington drew a second alarm and mutual aid response early Monday morning after flames broke out in a two-story home on the city’s northeast side.
ATV Crash in Apple Valley Sends Driver to Hospital with Serious Injuries
Emergency crews responded to a serious ATV crash in the 13000 block of Holyoke Lane around 6:15 p.m. on Monday evening, August 25, 2025.
Four Hospitalized After Serious Two-Vehicle Crash in Apple Valley
The latest update on the serious two-vehicle crash at the busy intersection of County Road 42 and Flagstaff Drive, which sent four people to the hospital on Thursday morning, August 21, 2025.
Local Girl Scout Partners with Garden Circle of Friends to Build Butterfly Garden in Downtown Lakeville
A new butterfly garden is taking root in downtown Lakeville, thanks to the vision and determination of local Girl Scout Isla Engh and the support of the Garden Circle of Friends and the City of Lakeville Parks Department.
Dakota County Bus Stop Arm Violation Complaint Filed
A criminal complaint has been issued against a 20-year-old in Prior Lake in connection with a school bus stop arm violation in Eureka Township. As students return to school, we have some safety reminders for you!
Dakota County Task Force Finds Nearly 90 Firearms, Drugs in South St. Paul Search
Court documents provide new details following a major law enforcement operation in South St. Paul last week that led to the seizure of nearly 90 firearms, drugs, and ammunition.
Road Rage Incident Leads to Charges in Inver Grove Heights
On August 18, 2025, Inver Grove Heights police responded to a report of a road rage incident that involved a weapon along Babcock Trail.
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison for Felon in Possession of a Firearm
A Minneapolis man with a lengthy history of violent crime has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a firearm.
Eagan Man Charged After Seven-Hour Standoff with Police
A 34-year-old Eagan man is facing felony charges following a standoff with law enforcement that drew a massive police response and SWAT deployment earlier this week.
Lakeville Student Leaders Head to Washington, D.C., For Minnesota HOSA’s Washington Leadership Academy
Two standout student leaders from Lakeville will be going to Washington, D.C., as State Officers for Minnesota HOSA-Future Health Professionals (HOSA-FHP) and are preparing to represent Minnesota at the 19th Annual Washington Leadership Academy (WLA) this September.
Small Plane Overturns at Fleming Field in South St. Paul, Pilot Escapes with Minor Injuries
Emergency crews responded late Wednesday morning, August 20, 2025, to a reported aircraft crash at Fleming Field in South St. Paul.
Latest on Two-Vehicle Crash at Shannon Pkwy and 150th Street West in Rosemount
Emergency crews responded Tuesday afternoon, August 20, 2025, to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of 150th Street West and Shannon Parkway in Rosemount.
Brothers from Michigan Charged in $63K Minnesota Retail Gift Card Swindle
Two brothers from Saginaw, Michigan, have been charged in Dakota County with felony theft by swindling for their alleged roles in a multi-state scheme that defrauded Minnesota retailers out of more than $63,000 in gift cards and merchandise.
Heavy Police Presence in Eagan Neighborhood, Shelter-in-Place Issued
Heavy police response in Eagan prompts shelter-in-place near Albany Circle; multiple agencies and SWAT on scene as incident remains active.
UPDATED: Burnsville Man Found Guilty of Murdering and Dismembering His Mother, Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Dakota County jury has found 58-year-old Troy Michael Mitteness of Burnsville guilty of premeditated first-degree murder and intentional second-degree murder for the 2022 killing of his 82-year-old mother, Sandra Viola Mitteness.
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